Elise.
This was the result of a four hour session at my studio. The intention of this portrait was to render a beautifully realised image that also exuded the feeling of progress and incompleteness.
I've always had a soft spot for partially painted works as they offer insight into the method of an artist, share surreal qualities, and suggest a narrative beyond what has been put to canvas.
This canvas is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The creation of this piece was filmed and cut to timelapse (see video link in gallery above).